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rotation

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/roʊˈteɪʃən/ · ro-ta-tion

The action of rotating around an axis or center.

Meanings

nountechnical

The action of rotating around an axis or center.

کسی محور یا مرکز کے گرد گھومنے کی کارروائی۔

چکر

chakar

Synonyms

revolutionspinturningگھماؤچکرگردش

Antonyms

stationarystillساکنخاموش

Common Collocations

  • rotation of the Earth
  • rotation of a wheel
  • 360-degree rotation

Example Sentences

The rotation of the Earth causes day and night.

زمین کا چکر دن اور رات کا باعث بنتا ہے۔

zameen ka chakar din aur raat ka ba’ais banta hai.

In math, we often study the rotation of shapes.

ریاضی میں، ہم اکثر اشکال کے گھماؤ کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں۔

riyaazi mein, hum aksar ashkaal ke ghamāo ka mutāla karte hain.

The wheel's rotation is essential for its movement.

پہیے کا چکر اس کی حرکت کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

pahiye ka chakar is ki harkat ke liye zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

revolution:Revolution refers to a complete turn around a center point but often implies a full cycle or return to the starting point, while rotation can describe any turning motion.

Word Family

rotate
verbگھمانا
rotational
adjectiveچکر دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a Ferris wheel rotating around its center.

Imagine the rotation of a merry-go-round.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چکر کا گھومنا ہے، زندگی کا یہ بھی ایک رنگ ہے

chakar ka ghoomna hai, zindagi ka yeh bhi ek rang hai

The rotation is a part of the circle of life.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "rotatio" — a turning or revolving

First known use: 14th century

The word 'rotation' comes from the Latin 'rotatio', which refers to the act of turning around a center or axis. The term entered the English language in the late 14th century.